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For more than 60 years, the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has applied science and technology to make the world a safer place.

We have openings for Experimental Physicists to independently execute experiments and develop highly advanced instrumentation in support of NIF and OMEGA laser-matter research. You will plan, design, review, and execute experiments in the fields of laser-plasma interactions, hydrodynamics, radiation transport, implosion physics, material strength and/or nuclear physics and provide progress reports to professional colleagues and senior management. You will report technical progress in scientific meetings and conferences. These positions are in the High Energy Density (HED) Scientific and Technology (S&T) Program in the National Ignition Facility and Photon Science (NIF & PS) Principal Directorate.

Desired Qualifications- Advanced knowledge of and experience in stockpile stewardship.

Pre-Employment Drug Test: External applicant(s) selected for this position will be required to pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test.

Security Clearance: This position requires either no security clearance, or a Department of Energy (DOE) L-level or Q-level clearance depending on the location of the assignment.

If you are selected and a security clearance is required, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. In addition, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. If you hold multiple citizenships (U.S. and another country), you may be required to renounce your non-U.S. citizenship before a DOE L or Q clearance will be processed/granted.

Note: This is a Career Indefinite position. Lab employees and external candidates may be considered for this position.

About Us

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), located in the San Francisco Bay Area (East Bay), is a premier applied science laboratory that is part of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) within the Department of Energy (DOE). LLNL's mission is strengthening national security by developing and applying cutting-edge science, technology, and engineering that respond with vision, quality, integrity, and technical excellence to scientific issues of national importance. The Laboratory has a current annual budget of about $1.8 billion, employing approximately 6,500 employees.

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